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Central Alabama Weather: Isaias Could Bring Power Outages Friday Into Saturday
Birmingham, AL – Central Alabama could face gusty winds, steady rainfall and possible power outages Friday into Saturday as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens over the southwestern Gulf.
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-07T11:25:37.231Z
Birmingham, AL – Central Alabama could face gusty winds, steady rainfall and possible power outages Friday into Saturday as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens over the southwestern Gulf.
According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to intensify into a hurricane within the next 24 hours. Forecasters cautioned Wednesday morning that uncertainty remains over the storm's exact track, timing and eventual intensity.
Those uncertainties mean the forecast could still change before the system reaches Alabama.
For communities across Birmingham, Jefferson County and Central Alabama, the National Weather Service currently expects the primary impacts to be gusty winds and steady rainfall Friday into Saturday .
The combination could increase the risk of localized flooding while potentially causing power outages, especially where stronger wind gusts affect trees and utility lines.
Forecasters are encouraging residents to begin considering preparations for both hazards rather than waiting until the storm moves inland. Residents should also continue monitoring official forecasts because refinements to the projected track and timing are likely.
Isaias developed in the southwestern Gulf early Wednesday and is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Its eventual path after landfall will play a major role in determining where Alabama experiences the heaviest rain and strongest winds.
The Birmingham forecast comes as other National Weather Service offices across Alabama monitor the developing tropical system and its potential inland effects.
Residents with travel or outdoor plans Friday and Saturday should pay particularly close attention to forecast updates as more precise information becomes available.